Hyperboles

Hyperboles are phrases that

• compare two unlike things

• exaggerate

• give person-like qualities to animals and things

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Which of the following is a hyperbole?

• She is as pretty as a flower.

• She is the prettiest woman in the entire universe.

• She is a beautiful flower.

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Which of these is a hyperbole?

• The boy was taller then me.

• The boy was taller than Earth.

• They lived in a small house.

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Which of these is a hyperbole?

• I had an ocean of water to drink.

• I drank a lot.

• Chad drinks more than anyone.

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which is an example of a hyperbole?

• the tree said ow when it fell in the woods

• I am so hungry I could eat a horse

• the boy-scout was as brave as a lion

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I have a million things to do today.

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

My feet are killing me!

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

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Harold ate three hot dogs for dinner!

• Hyperbole

• Not a Hyperbole

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The Cleveland Cavaliers have a terrific basketball team this year!

• Hyperbole
• Not a Hyperbole

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My birthday will never come.

• Hyperbole
• Not hyperbole

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